Knee pain, ACL injury – Physical therapy – ProFitness PT

Knee pain and knee injuries are fairly common, and can affect nearly anyone whether you are highly active or fairly sedentary. There are many potential causes for knee pain, and physical therapy may be the best treatment option for you.

If you suffer from…

• Pain in the front of your knee especially when climbing stairs
• Pain in the front of your knee while sitting
• Pain and stiffness in the morning
• Pain on the inside of your knee
• Pain on the outside of your knee
• Pain in the back of your knee
• Weakness and reduced range of motion
• The feeling that your knee is going to give out

You may have one of the following knee conditions:

Knee osteoarthritis: This condition is a common problem for many elderly and middle-aged people. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage on the end of each bone wears away. As the cartilage deteriorates, the bones rub together, causing pain and inflammation. Bone spurs may develop which can also limit how far the knee can move. The pain and stiffness are worse in the morning and after prolonged standing or walking.

Patellafemoral Problems: The patella (knee cap) is the moveable bone on the front of the knee that is covered with cartilage on the underside. Problems develop when the patella suffers wear and tear and the underlying cartilage begins to deteriorate. This degeneration can be a function of aging, or in many cases due to a weakness or imbalance of the quadriceps muscles.

Illiotibial Band Syndrome: The ITB is a long tendon that runs down the side of the thigh and connects to the outside of the knee. The ITB glides back and forth over the knee as it bends and straightens. Sometimes this tendon can become inflamed as a result of too much activity. The pain is localized to the outside of the knee and occasionally radiates down the outside of the shin. People with weak hip muscles and over pronation are more likely to develop this condition.

Meniscal Tears: There are two menisci between your shin (tibia) and thigh bone (femur). These two menisci act like shock absorbers in the knee. They help spread out the forces that are transmitted across the joint. In younger people, the meniscus is fairly tough and rubbery. Tears usually occur as a result of a forceful twisting injury. The menisci weakens with age, and many older people can suffer from a tear as a result of normal activity such as the up-and-down motion of squatting. The pain is localized to either side of the knee depending on which meniscus is torn.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear: This is one of the most common knee injuries, and is nearly always associated with a traumatic event. Treatment often requires surgical intervention followed by physical therapy to ensure proper rehabilitation and a return to normal activities.

Patella Tendinitis: Patellar tendinitis is an overuse injury that affects the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). The patellar tendon plays a pivotal role in the way you use your legs. It helps your muscles extend your lower leg so you can kick a ball, climb stairs, run, push the pedals on your bicycle and jump up in the air. Patellar tendinitis occurs when you place repeated stress on your patellar tendon, often when you suddenly increase the intensity or frequency of your workouts. Stress causes tiny tears in the tendon, which your body attempts to repair. But as the tears in the tendon become more numerous, your body can’t keep up, causing the inflammation in your tendon to worsen. Pain may be infrequent at first, but with continued stress and damage to the patellar tendon, the pain of patellar tendinitis can become a constant ache.

Osgood Schlatter’s Disease (OSD): This condition is one of the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents. The good news is that this is not really a disease, but an overuse injury. It is an inflammation of the bone, cartilage, and/or tendon at the top of the shinbone (tibia), where the tendon from the kneecap (patella) attaches. Most often only one knee is affected. OSD usually strikes active adolescents around the beginning of their growth spurts, the approximately 2-year period during which they grow most rapidly. Growth spurts can begin any time between the ages of 8 and 13 for girls, or 10 and 15 for boys. OSD has been more common in boys, but as more girls participate in sports, this pattern is changing. Teens increase their risk for OSD if they play sports involving running, twisting, and jumping, such as basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, tennis, figure skating, and gymnastics.

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Radiating Knee Pain | Livestrong.com

The knee joint is the largest synovial, or movable, joint in the body, according to The Pain Clinic. This means the knee has many moving parts that can become damaged due to injury or wear and tear over time. When you experience radiating knee pain, the pain is not only in the knee, but it also is spreading to areas around the knee. Knowing how to recognize this pain and what steps to take to reduce it can help you to experience relief.

Expert Insight

Although a supportive joint, the knee often is not made for the demands a person places on it, according to Dr. James Fox, director of the Center for Disorders of the Knee in Van Nuys, California. The knee wasn’t designed for such things as playing football or soccer or for being a carpenter or plumber, says Fox. It was well-designed originally, but there was no way to anticipate everything a knee would end up doing, he adds. Frequent abuse can lead to pain and, potentially, radiating pain.

Sources

A number of structures related to the knee—in addition to the knee itself—could be causing your knee pain. These include ligaments, tendons, meniscus and bone. In addition to these areas, other areas of the body can cause knee pain. These include the lower back, which shares a common nerve with the knee. For this reason, a physical examination is important when you experience radiating knee pain.

Diagnosis

In addition to a physical examination, your physician may use a number of testing methods to pinpoint the source of radiating knee pain, according to MayoClinic.com. These include X-rays, computed tomography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, all of which examine different structures in your body that could potentially cause radiating pain. A blood test also can identify any infection that is present in or around your knee joint.

Prevention

Although your radiating knee pain may make it difficult to move, if your pain is not due to injury, it’s a good idea to increase your activity level, according to MedlinePlus. You should always engage in injury prevention techniques, such as warming up and cooling down to stretch the muscles around the knee. If you are an avid runner or participate in another high-impact activity, regularly replacing your athletic shoes can help relieve pain as well.

Treatment

If you experience radiating knee pain following an athletic injury—perhaps hearing a soft “pop” while exercising—you could potentially have torn cartilage, a torn ligament or a combination of both, according to MotherNature.com. To ease the pain before a doctor’s visit, elevate and ice the leg, which can reduce inflammation and pain. For radiating pain that has slowly progressed, over-the-counter pain medications may offer some relief. Remember the RICE method—rest, ice, compression and elevation—when you experience this type of pain, advises MayoClinic.com. If the pain persists, your physician may recommend steroid injections, medications or joint replacement surgery as a last resort.

Sharp Knee Pain on an Up Incline Followed by an Ache in the Thigh & Lower Leg

Pain that occurs when walking or running uphill can radiate to thighs and shins.

The knee is a complex joint consisting of the intersection of several bones bound together by tendons, ligaments and menisci and surrounded by soft tissue and muscles. Injury to the knee can result in sudden, sharp pain, swelling and difficulty walking. Pain may radiate to surrounding areas such as the thighs, calves and hips. Treatment varies depending on the cause of the pain.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

If pain begins gradually with some soreness and aching when walking up or downhill, you may be suffering from an overuse injury called patellofemoral pain syndrome, or chondromalacia patella. Pain is usually localized under the kneecap and worsens when walking an incline or when you wear high heels. Pain often occurs when the kneecap, called the patella, rubs against the femoral bone. Pain usually subsides when you stop the activity but may flare up again unless treated. Strengthening the quadriceps and hamstrings can help stabilize the patella and prevent it from rubbing during activity.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

The iliotibial band, a thick strand of fascia, stretches from the outside of your knee across your hip joint. Repetitive flexing and extending the knee, as when you are walking or running, can cause the band to rub against the bony portion of your femur. This friction can cause irritation and inflammation, causing excruciating pain in the outside of your knees. This pain may radiate from the knees up to the thigh or down to the shins. ITBS can be challenging to treat and may require physical therapy.

Dislocation

Attempting to move your leg while your foot is planted may cause the patella to slip out of place, usually toward the outside of the leg. A dislocated knee often causes sharp pain, swelling, deformity and, often, an inability to bear weight. While not always debilitating, a dislocation often requires physical therapy and in some cases, surgery.

Torn Ligaments

The three main ligaments of the knee — the ACL, MCL and PCL — connect bones to bones and help control motion. While simply walking uphill does not usually damage ligaments, any sudden, jarring movements can tear the ligaments in the knee joint. If you experience sharp pain in the knee that radiates to the shin or thigh, you may have damaged one or more of your ligaments. Treatment usually involves resting, icing and elevating the joint along with taking anti-inflammatory medication to reduce pain and swelling.

Fractures

In extreme cases, knee pain may be caused by a fracture of the kneecap. A fracture can result from an overt injury or repeated stress. In most cases, pain is acute and debilitating and must be treated by a health care professional.

Other Causes

Pain in the knees that occurs when ascending an incline with radiating pain to the thigh and lower leg can be caused by a number of injuries or conditions. Check with your doctor for a conclusive diagnosis before attempting to treat recurring or severe pain.

4 Questions That Help Solve Your Knee Pain Mystery – Cleveland Clinic

Whether you’re walking, running, skiing, golfing, going up stairs or simply standing up, your knees do important work.

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Sometimes that work leads to pain. As you age, and as you put strain on your
knees through physical activity, knee pain becomes common.

Rest, ice, compression and elevation is a good a starting point for easing minor aches and pains. But to get the relief you need for persistent pain, your doctors have to identify the right cause. Here are a few of the factors that go into diagnosing knee pain.

1. Where is your pain?

The hunt for the cause of knee pain is like the search for a home:
Location matters.

For example, pain below your kneecap might be a sign of patellar tendinitis, or inflammation in the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone, says rheumatologist Scott Burg, DO. Pain above the kneecap often means quadriceps tendinitis.

Pain on the inside or outside of your knee could be a sign of a torn ligament (the medial collateral ligament on the inside, or lateral collateral ligament on the outside), Dr. Burg says. But it also could indicate a torn or degenerative meniscus, which is the cartilage that lines and cushions your knee joint.

Those are just a couple of causes, not including various types of arthritis. “Location is important, but we also ask other questions,” Dr. Burg explains.

2. When do you feel better or worse?

For instance, does walking up or down a flight of stairs trigger pain behind your kneecap? That could be a sign of osteoarthritis. With osteoarthritis, pain also tends to get worse over the day as you’re more active.

On the other hand, pain that starts strong in the morning and gets better as you move during the day sounds more like an inflammatory condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

If you are seeing a doctor, make note of all of this. The smallest details —
even the resting positions that bring you the most relief — will help in
finding the right diagnosis.

3. How do you describe your pain?

“I know, it’s a tough question sometimes,” Dr. Burg says. “But you probably can tell the difference between a dull, throbbing pain and a sharp, burning sensation.”

That’s important. A sharp, burning (some say “knifelike”) sensation more
often indicates an irritated nerve rather than a joint or ligament problem. On
the other hand, you might describe pain from arthritis as more constant and
achy.

4. Is anything strange happening?

Or really, “Is anything strange happening beyond your knee pain?”

For example, can you still flex your knee all the way? Most people get frightened when their knee locks and can’t straighten anymore. Often the culprit is called Baker’s cyst, a fluid-filled sac behind the knee caused by inflammation.

A clicking sound also triggers concern for many people. Nobody wants to hear a click with every step. “Sometimes, it’s harmless, but if that clicking comes with pain, you might have a mechanical problem such as a torn meniscus,” Dr. Burg says.

These are just a few examples among many. The knee is a complicated — and
critical — part of your everyday life. So when you have pain that comes with
serious symptoms or lasts for more than a week or two, seek the right diagnosis
by getting a physical exam and any necessary imaging that comes with it.

Hip and Knee Pain — 5 Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

5 Symptoms of Hip and Knee Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore

Being active is the norm for many of us who live at the beach. Sometimes, we can start to experience aches and pains in our hips and knees, the body’s largest joints. Most times the pain will dissipate, but other times the condition could be more serious.

Hip pain and knee pain is often caused by an over-use injury from a repetitive motion.  Such as swinging a golf club or tennis racquet. Surprisingly, even a less strenuous activity like gardening can cause a pain in the knee or hip pain. Other common causes include osteoarthritis, bursitis, or an injury or fall. 

So, if I have sharp pain in the hip or knee and I have the 5 symptoms that you shouldn’t ignore, how do I see a physician?  The quick answer is to simply give us a call at 904-JOI-2000 or you can schedule online. 

5 Pain in Hips and Knees Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Image of the hip joint

When it comes to your hips and knees, there are 5 symptoms you shouldn’t ignore. If you delay seeing a physician, you could make your pain worse. You should make an appointment if you have any of the following:

1. Not being able to maintain your normal active lifestyle. If you find yourself not able to do the activities you normally enjoy, such as tennis, golf, cycling, or walking, you should see a physician.

2. Pain that gets worse at night and interferes with sleep. Inflammation, which is your body’s reaction to pain, tends to intensify at night. This inflammation can trigger higher levels of pain.

3. Catching, popping, or locking. This is a sign that the cartilage in the joint has torn or that bits of cartilage has broken off in the joint space. The cartilage may wear away completely if it is left untreated.

4. Difficulty doing simple tasks. Some patients will experience difficulty putting on shoes and socks or doing other simple activities, such as bending down.

5. Swelling. This could also be a sign that the cartilage in the joint is breaking down. The cartilage may wear out completely if it is left untreated.

Many times, people delay seeing an orthopedist because they fear that a surgeon will want to do surgery.  That is not the case at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute. In fact, for every 10 patients we see only two need surgery. Others are treated with conservative measures. Usually, the earlier you see a physician, the better the outcome is.  Conservative cares usually starts by starting physical therapy.  

Pain in the Knees

Do You Have Pain in your Knees?

There are several causes of a pain in your knee or both knees. Knee pain can be caused by a sudden incident, overuse, or underlying diagnosis like osteoarthritis. The treatment of the condition will depend on the cause and impairments associated with the injury. There are 4 Knee pain remedies that can help people who are suffering from knee pain. To learn about remedies for knee pain, please read this ARTICLE. Watch this VIDEO to see why Knee Pain Can’t Wait.

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Do You Have Hip Pain?

Hip pain can occur for several reasons. The hip is a large ball and socket joint.  The surfaces of the joints are lined with cartilage to allow smooth movement.  There is a ring around the socket called a labrum.  The labrum is cartilage as well.  Issues in the joint or the ligaments that hold the joint together can cause pain in the hip.  Usually, pain or symptoms from the hip joint are in the groin region or the front of the hip. To learn more about hip pain read this ARTICLE. 

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What Can You Do for Pain In Hips and Knees?

The first recommendation I make, if the pain is not chronic, is to exercise correctly. The saying “No Pain, No Gain,” does not hold true when it comes to hip and knee pain.  Especially if the pain comes from arthritis. Switching to a low-impact exercise, like a stationary bike, stair stepper, rowing machine, or yoga are great options. Swimming is an excellent exercise that doesn’t place weight on your hips and knees.

Sometimes the answer can be as simple as an orthotic insert in your shoe to help distribute weight away from your arthritic joint. Other non-intrusive solutions include oral anti-inflammatories, such as Tylenol or Motrin. Braces can also be helpful. In many cases, pain can also be controlled through corticosteroid or lubricant injections. Physical therapy can greatly improve the range of motion and strengthen the muscles around the joint to take pressure off of the joint. 

If all conservative measures are exhausted, surgery may be the best option. “Joint Camp” at the Baptist Hospitals has a proven approach and innovative procedures to help patients through their surgical experience. Along with the latest in knee replacement technology, we offer hip replacement surgery through an anterior approach. This surgery is where the hip joint is approached from the front of the leg rather than the back. This technique spares transecting muscles and tendons. Not only for faster recovery but also reduces the possibility of dislocation which is a major concern for posterior approaches.  

You are in good hands with the surgeons of JOI.  You can consult with your MD to see which procedure is the best option for YOU!

JOI Offers Conservative Physical Therapy Approaches For Treating Pain from the Hip to the Knee

It is not uncommon for people of various age groups to have knee and hip pain. There are several different ways to treat pain in the knee or the hip in physical therapy. Range-of-motion and strength training are also typically used as ways to treat those who are having painful knee symptoms.  Our therapists work closely with our physicians and primary care physicians to determine the cause of your hip and knee pain.  Our goal is make sure that we manage your pain and get you back to the activities that you love. 

The Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute will continue to monitor the latest developments of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we are committed to protecting the health and safety of our patients, families, and caregivers. To read more about our safety measures go to JOI4U.  If you would like to request registration paperwork electronically click HERE.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment at JOI Rehab for physical therapy, call 904-858-7045

If you want to learn more about knee pain, go to https://www.joionline.net/library/show/knee_pain_symptoms/

If you need to see a Knee or Hip Orthopaedic Specialist, please call 904-JOI-2000 or follow the link below.  JOI is now offering Telehealth and ASAP Injury Appointments!

By: Tim Wall, MS, ATC

When Ankle Pain May Mean Arthritis

If you are experiencing pain, swelling and stiffness in the ankles, you may have one of the following types of arthritis or related conditions. 

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, OA is a chronic condition caused by the breakdown of the cartilage, which cushions the ends of the bones where they meet to form joints. This breakdown causes the bones to rub together, causing stiffness, pain and loss of joint movement. In ankle OA, it’s common to have joint pain where the ankle and shinbone meet. 

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when the body’s immune system – which normally protects us from infection – mistakenly attacks joints. The result can be pain, swelling, inflammation and loss of function. In about 90 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis, the joints of the feet and ankles are often affected. RA usually affects the same joint on both sides of the body (both ankles). 

Gout

Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when excess uric acid builds up in the bloodstream and forms needle-shaped crystals. The sharp crystals lodge in tissues of the body, including the joints. For many people, the first symptom of gout is severe pain and swelling in the big toe, but it can affect any joint, including the ankles. Symptoms include a rapid onset of severe pain, which usually reaches its peak after 4 to 12 hours. Lingering pain from gout attacks can persist for weeks, and later attacks tend to last longer and affect more joints. After years with the disease, lumps of uric acid, called tophi, may form beneath the skin around the ankles.

Reactive Arthritis

Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis that often occurs following an infection of the genital, urinary or gastrointestinal system. The knees, ankles and joints of the feet are often the first to be affected. Reactive arthritis can also cause inflammation of the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle. 

Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease, meaning the body’s immune system creates antibodies that attack healthy tissues. It  may affect the joints, skin, heart, lungs and kidneys. Ankle swelling can be a sign of lupus. In some cases, ankles can turn blue from sensitivity to cold, a symptom of Raynaud’s phenomenon. This condition occurs in one-third of people with lupus.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that usually involves the skin disease, psoriasis. The condition more commonly causes swelling of the fingers or toes (dactylitis) or the back of the heel (enthesitis), but it may also cause ankle pain.

Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis when it begins before age 16. There are several types of juvenile arthritis that can cause pain and swelling in the ankles.

Getting a Proper Diagnosis

Other common sources of ankle pain include sprain, fracture and inflammation of the Achilles tendon that runs from the calf to the heel bone (Achilles tendonitis). 

Arthritis is difficult to self-diagnose. Talk with your primary care doctor as soon as possible about your symptoms. You may be referred to a rheumatologist or orthopedist to get an accurate diagnosis so you can get the medical care you need. Left undiagnosed and untreated, your condition may worsen and cause disability.  

Pain From Hip to Knee on Outside of Leg

If you’ve been asking yourself this question, there are several issues you could be dealing with. The most likely is a condition called iliotibial (IT) band syndrome. This condition can cause pain from the hip to the knee on the outside of your leg, but it can also cause several other symptoms, too. 

What is the IT band?

The IT band is a long piece of connective tissue in your leg, and it runs from the side of your pelvis all the way to the shinbone. On its way from the hip to the knee, it runs along the outside of the thigh, and it also skirts along the outside of your knee. This positioning is the reason the IT band is the most likely candidate if you’re feeling pain from the hip to the knee on the outside of your leg. In addition to pain, issues with the IT band can lead to changes in the way you walk, decreased flexibility, and difficulty walking or running normally. 

What causes IT band syndrome?

The pain you feel running from the hip to the knee on the outside of your leg with IT band syndrome is typically the result of several issues. Weakness in the quadriceps muscle on the front of the thigh is one such issue. The quadriceps help the knee move, and they also provide it with support. When this muscle is weak, more strain is placed on the IT band, and this stress can lead to overstretching, increased tension and pain. 

Another issue that can cause IT band syndrome is repetitive knee movements. The movement that most commonly leads to this condition is running, and this means runners are more likely to develop IT band syndrome. IT band syndrome is also more common for people whose legs are different lengths. In fact, just a slight length difference could put enough strain on the IT band to make it painful.  

How can IT band syndrome be treated?

There are several options to choose from if you need to treat the pain from the hip to the knee on the outside of the leg that IT band syndrome causes. One commonly used treatment option is resting the injured leg. You should also consider taking a break from your running until the IT band has a chance to heal. Another treatment option you can use at home is targeted stretches for the IT band, and such stretches can help relieve tension in this structure, which can help decrease pain. If at-home remedies don’t do the trick, you may want to consider visiting a physical therapist for help. 

Advent Physical Therapy offers treatment plans for IT band syndrome

Our team at Advent Physical Therapy is ready to help you treat the pain from the hip to the knee on the outside of your leg that comes from IT band syndrome. First of all, we offer free screenings, and this service can help you make sure that this is the issue you’re dealing with. We also provide every patient with a personalized therapy plan, and your plan may include therapy techniques such as: 

Take the next step to get our help with your pain. Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment.

90,000 It will take you 5 minutes to get rid of acute low back pain / AdMe

Low back pain can appear for many reasons. Sometimes it indicates serious disturbances in the body, and sometimes physical overstrain, sudden movement, lifting weights or staying in an uncomfortable position for a long time become the causes of pain. If you find yourself in just such a situation and your body is pierced by unbearable pain that radiates from the lumbar region to the leg, then proper physical activity will help you better than any medication.

Bright Side has compiled a few simple exercises recommended by doctors that will ease the pain and help you get back to normal.

It is important to remember

• The purpose of the training is to relieve the spasm of the piriformis muscle, which has compressed the sciatic nerve.
• The pace of the exercise is slow. Do not overexert yourself. In case of severe pain, be sure to see a doctor.
• The execution time for each pose is 30 seconds.

1.

Starting position – sitting on a chair, back straight, legs bent at the knees form a right angle.Place the leg into which the pain is radiating on the other so that it is parallel to the floor. Place your hands on the calf of the affected leg and, using it as a support, slowly bend forward as low as you can. Lower your arms down and hold this position for 30 seconds. Then slowly return to the starting position and, changing legs, perform it again.

2.

Starting position – lying on your back, legs straightened. Lift the affected leg perpendicular to the floor and bend it at the knee.Place one hand on your knee and grab your ankle with the other. Try not to change the position of the ankle, and direct the knee to the heel of the other leg. When you feel muscle tension, hold this position for 30 seconds and, changing legs, repeat the exercise.

3.

Starting position – lying on your back, legs straightened. Move the affected leg over the other leg so that the foot is at the knee. Place your opposite hand on your knee and gently push it forward towards your solar plexus.When you feel that the muscle is tense, hold this position for 30 seconds. Change legs and do the exercise again.

4.

Starting position – lying on your back, legs straightened. Cross your legs so that the patient is on top. Clasp your legs with your hands and with their help try to reach the knee of the sore leg to the shoulder of the same side of the body. You already know what to do next. If you feel tension in the muscles, hold this position for 30 seconds.Relax and repeat the exercise again, changing legs.

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Pain in the legs when lying down – what is the reason?

Pain in the legs can appear for a variety of reasons. It can be osteochondrosis, fatigue, and inflammation. If, in the supine position, a person feels a sharp pain along the entire length of the legs, which repeats every day, this means that a consultation with a surgeon or a specialist in a related profile is required.

Osteochondrosis and sciatica can cause painful sensations. With sciatica, the pain radiates to the lower back, and with osteochondrosis, it is felt as a pulsation that does not go away for several hours.

Osteoporosis, which occurs in postmenopausal women, can also be a cause. In addition, heavy smokers are at risk. The most striking symptom is pain in the knees and hip joints with complete relaxation of the muscles.

If the ankles hurt and swell, this can be a very dangerous symptom of a complicated course of diabetes mellitus.With such sensations, followed by numbness in the legs, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Also, sharp pains in the legs in the supine position occur with damage to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve can be damaged due to the development of osteochondrosis, as well as due to tumors in the spine.

Dull, pulling pain is one of the symptoms of varicose veins. As a rule, a person feels pain in only one leg, but it is chronic and does not go away while lying down.With thrombophlebitis, the patient may also feel severe pain, which is aggravated by lying down.

Dangerous symptom

If you find similar symptoms in yourself or your loved ones, you cannot hesitate. An exacerbation of any of the listed diseases can lead to complications. By contacting a reliable clinic where operations such as removal of fibroids, lipomas, and other complex procedures are performed, the patient will be able to clarify the diagnosis and receive qualified medical care.

Self-medication for any diseases associated with damage to the nervous system and venous blood flow is not permissible.Only a doctor, after conducting all the necessary research, can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment, as well as give recommendations for changing lifestyle, diet and level of physical activity.

Pain in the tailbone radiates to the leg: causes and treatment

The coccyx is the rudimentary part of the spine, which is the remnants of the tail bodies, which have practically lost their original functions in the body of a modern person. However, pain in the tailbone significantly limits a person’s capabilities.This is especially noticeable when the tailbone hurts and gives it to the legs.

Why does the pain in the tailbone give to the leg

This is a rather vague symptom that baffles many people who are faced with such a problem. The reasons why the tailbone hurts and the legs hurt can be very different. The most common causes of pain in the lower back and legs are:

Vertebral or sacral cyst

This is a benign formation with a characteristic fluid, the appearance of which is associated with the following reasons:

• injuries;
• inflammatory and degenerative processes in the tissues of the spine;
• hemorrhage in the vertebrae;
• increased stress on the spine;
• activity of parasites in the spine.

A spinal cyst is a rare reason why the tailbone hurts and radiates to the legs, but this is a dangerous pathology. It can cause serious neurological damage and limit the ability of a person.

Pinching of the sciatic nerve

The disease is also called sciatica and lumbosacral radiculopathy. The sciatic nerve runs from the sacrum through the buttock to the phalanges of the toes and is the longest nerve in the human body. From pinching the sciatic nerve to the left or right, the tailbone often hurts and gives it to the left or right leg.The pinching of the sciatic nerve occurs without damaging it, but it can result in an inflammatory process. Therefore, it is necessary to find the cause of this symptom – it can be osteochondrosis, intervertebral hernia or stenosis of the lumbar spine.

Osteochondrosis

With osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine, when the elasticity of the cartilaginous intervertebral discs is disturbed, pain in the tailbone can be given to the leg. The vertebrae come together and pinch the nerve roots, as a result of which pain appears in the buttock and leg.

Hemorrhoidal formations

With hemorrhoids, the tailbone often hurts, while it can also give pain to the leg. This symptom is observed if hemorrhoids are complicated by the following problems:

• irritation of nerve endings: associated with reflex spasms of the sphincter;
• Muscle strain: people often adopt uncomfortable postures that cause this symptom;
• Stretching of the pelvic muscles: provokes inflammation in the rectum, which is accompanied by edema and exposure to the nerve bundles.

Few people know that the legs with hemorrhoids can hurt no less than the coccyx area, since the lumbosacral spine is closely connected with the lower limbs and pelvic organs.

Diagnosis of pain in the coccyx

Self-diagnosis of pain in the tailbone and leg will not be effective without modern methods. And even the doctor will not be able to tell you why the tailbone hurts and the legs hurt if he performs an examination without a set of necessary examinations.In addition to consulting a doctor and examination, if the tailbone hurts and gives it to the leg, the following diagnostic tests will be required:

• Radiography : indicated for suspected lumbosacral trauma;
• ultrasound: allows you to exclude or confirm bowel disease;
• Magnetic resonance imaging : Examines the sacrococcygeal spine for neoplasms and malignant tumors.

Also, to understand why the tailbone hurts and the legs hurt, a study of the prostate gland in men and MRI of the pelvic organs and the genitourinary system in women will be required. It is important that during the medical examination and interview the patient describes in detail the pain and accompanying symptoms – this will allow the neurologist to choose the right direction in diagnosis and treatment.

How to eliminate pain in the coccyx, radiating to the legs

Pain is just a symptom, to eliminate which it will be necessary to eliminate the cause – the disease that caused it.Therefore, depending on why the tailbone hurts and the legs hurt, the doctor prescribes the following treatment methods:

Massage and acupuncture

Massage of the rectum and pelvic muscles relieves spasms that occur when the tailbone hurts and radiates to the legs. And acupuncture normalizes blood circulation, stopping inflammation and speeding up recovery.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy methods of treatment are indicated even in cases where the tailbone hurts badly and gives off to the legs just as intensely.Physiotherapy has a mild effect on tissues and improves blood circulation, having a positive effect on the patient’s condition. Physiotherapy can be carried out only with the recommendation of a doctor, otherwise it threatens to harm.

Non-traditional methods

Non-traditional alternative methods of treating pain are indicated in cases where it is impossible to get to the doctor immediately. They have a minimal effect, therefore, doctors are prescribed only as an aid.Before taking folk remedies, you should make sure that you are not allergic to them.

Surgical intervention

Usually, surgical treatment of the disease, due to which the tailbone hurts and gives to the legs, is used in the most difficult cases, when conservative methods do not help. Most often, surgical methods are used to treat the consequences of a fracture of the coccygeal bone, which cannot be restored in the traditional way and must be removed.

Low back pain radiates to the leg

This pain is called lumboischialgia and occurs in many people over the age of 30.

The reason is in the modern way of life. During the day, we spend a long time in tension – sitting or standing. Someone after work loads themselves further in the gym or in the pool, and someone goes home and continues to sit again, but already in front of the TV. Our back does not receive full relaxation during the day and responds to us with pain, which often radiates to the leg. To determine the causes of pain, the patient turns to specialists in various fields.

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Lumboischialgia symptoms:

• Low back pain – pulling, aching or burning

• Strengthens under loads, gives to the leg – to the hip, knee, ankle joint

• Numbness in the leg

• Pale and thinning of the skin on the leg

• It hurts to walk and step on the foot

• Fever or chills

A patient may have all symptoms at once or separately.Each of them can speak not only about the fact that the patient has lumboischialgia, but also about other disorders. In most cases, the listed symptoms are associated with pathologies in the spine, but the causes may be different.

Types of lumboischialgia:

• muscular-tonic – spasms in the lower back are characteristic, mobility is sharply limited, visible deformity of the spine is possible

• vegetative-vascular – burning pain, the leg becomes numb (usually the foot).Cool and pale skin, fever, or chills may occur.

• Neurodystrophic – acute pain, worse at night. Thinning of the skin is possible.

• Combination of all forms of lumboischialgia. May bother you for years. The period of remission is replaced by an exacerbation. Perhaps the manifestation of sciatica , pain in the buttocks or in the thigh, radiating to the foot and lower leg.

Why does it hurt?

Possible causes:

• Lumbosacral radiculitis

• Osteoporosis

• Osteochondrosis

• Spine injury

• Changes in the intervertebral discs

• Congenital deformity of the spine

• Facet Syndrome

• Neuropathies of various origins

Additional reasons:

• gynecological diseases

• oncology

• tuberculosis

• diseases of the kidneys, urinary tract

• gastrointestinal diseases

• ectopic pregnancy

• post-injection complications

How does it hurt?

Most often, lumboischialgia manifests itself with severe exertion or hypothermia.

Pain appears suddenly, on one side or on both sides of the lower back. When displaced in the leg, the pain makes it difficult to move, becomes aching and sharp. Unable to get up and straighten your leg. Trying to alleviate his condition, a person is looking for the most comfortable position for himself – while the leg is slightly bent, set aside or forward, the body is slightly tilted.

At the first symptoms, a doctor’s consultation and complex treatment are necessary!

Diagnostics

It is necessary to carefully examine the patient to establish a true diagnosis.

Usually the doctor recommends:

• Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity

• neuro-orthopedic research

• X-ray, MRI, CT of the spine

• electromyography

• blood and urine tests

• study of cerebrospinal fluid

Treatment

In case of an unexpected attack, as an ambulance:

• Take pain relievers, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to quickly relieve pain.

• Get into a comfortable position. If you are at home – lie on the floor, on your healthy side (if your leg and back hurt on one side), on your back (if it hurts on both sides) or in the “fetal position” – lying on your back, bend your knees and pull them up with your hands … If you cannot lie down, try to relax while sitting and lower your body (chest and shoulders) to your knees, while keeping your hands down.

• Cold compresses or dry heat.

• Rest and lack of physical activity.

It is necessary to see a doctor and undergo complex treatment:

• Course NSAID

• Inpatient treatment. If necessary, an epidural block.

• Application to painful areas with anti-inflammatory drugs

• Vitamin therapy (B vitamins) Prescription of drugs that improve blood microcirculation.

• Massage course, exercise therapy, acupuncture, physiotherapy.

If necessary, the doctor can prescribe various pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of ointments and injections. Read more here:

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Depending on the nature of the pain and its localization, the doctor prescribes all the necessary drugs and selects the treatment, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient.

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